palexander
Life President
Nice piece on Clarke explaining his move on Blackpools OS. Not much we didnt know...
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[b said:Quote[/b] ]"I simply wanted to play in the Championship, Blackpool offered me the same terms as those I have signed at Southend, but the move is not about money it is about the opportunity of playing in the Championship. Karl (Oyston) and Simon (Grayson) have tried their up most to convince me to stay at Bloomfield Road even this morning they were trying hard to convince me to stay, but, as I explained to them it is nothing to do with money, it is purely down to my ambition of playing in the Championship. When I signed I had agreed with the Chairman that if a club from a higher level came and offered a certain figure net of Everton's sell clause then I would be given permission to speak to them and I am pleased Karl and the club have stuck to their word. I have no problem with the chairman or the manager, I think "Larry" is a good young manager and he will be very successful at Blackpool.
Finally I would like to thank the Blackpool fans for their support during my time with the club, they are a great set of supporters and are a credit to the club, I hope they understand that my decision has nothing to do with them or the club it is purely my ambition to play at the highest level as soon as possible. I would like to thank everyone at Blackpool for their support and I wish them every success in the new season."
Credit Blackpools OS